Job Description

Join Empirical Solutions – Delivering Capability Through Project Leadership

Empirical Solutions is seeking an experienced Systems Project Manager to lead the sustainment, governance, and enhancement of critical ICT and engineering systems within a complex, high-assurance environment.

This role is ideal for a qualified project professional with a strong background in Defence or government capability management, who thrives on driving collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement in system delivery and sustainment.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Systems Project Manager, you will:

• System Sustainment and Governance
• Manage lifecycle activities, including change proposals, security accreditation, and configuration control
• Ensure compliance with governance, policy, and assurance frameworks
• Oversee system sustainment activities and maintain alignment with enterprise strategy and operational expectations

Project and Financial Management

• Oversee procurement, contracting, and financial management activities
• Manage budgets, schedules, and delivery milestones
• Support the development and delivery of enhancement proposals, feature updates, and issue resolutions

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to ensure aligned outcomes
• Provide expert advice and reporting to leadership teams to support strategic decision-making

Documentation and Reporting

• Develop and maintain project management documentation, including plans, schedules, and performance reports
• Track system performance against KPIs and report on outcomes and improvements
• Prepare briefings and updates for program leadership

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from professionals who bring:

• 7–10 years’ experience in project management within Defence, government, or complex technical environments
• Strong understanding of system sustainment, lifecycle management, and capability integration
• Proven ability to plan, monitor, and control complex technical projects from inception to delivery
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to solve complex problems and balance competing operational priorities

Qualifications & Certifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, ICT, or Engineering
• Certified membership with the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) or equivalent
• PRINCE2 or PMBOK certification highly regarded
• Eligibility for a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

You’ll be highly regarded if you also bring:

• Familiarity with procurement frameworks and government project management standards
• Experience working with Defence or similar technical environments
• Knowledge of Commonwealth procurement, regulatory, and compliance frameworks
• Exposure to agile delivery or hybrid project methodologies
• Experience collaborating with prime contractors and multi-disciplinary teams
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and integrated capability management

Why Empirical Solutions?

Empirical Solutions is a veteran-owned Australian company delivering engineering, project management, and consulting excellence to strengthen national capability. We operate at the intersection of technical precision, strategic vision, and service-minded delivery.

We offer our team:

✅ Flexible/hybrid working options

✅ Paid parental and partner leave

✅ Defence reservist support

✅ Professional membership reimbursement

✅ Structured training, mentoring, and career development pathways

👉 If you are an experienced project manager with a passion for delivering reliable, secure, and sustainable technical capability — apply today to join Empirical Solutions.